Chicago’s Best Sandwiches Right Now

The Honey Buffalo from Honey Butter Fried Chicken (Photos courtesy of each restaurant.)

Perhaps Oprah says it best, as she shills endlessly for Weight Watchers: “I. Love. Bread.” Oprah, truer words were never spoken. We hear you. We are with you. Carb watchers be damned, because bread is where it’s at. Especially when two thick, crusty slices of it surround gooey cheese, braised meats, crispy bacon and aioli redolent with roasted garlic. I mean, come on. Who doesn’t love a sandwich? Here are some of our current favorites around Chicago.

People who think Chicago doesn’t do good deli need to come here (I prefer this South Loop location to the Lincoln Park store).

Star Sandwich: The #43 ($14.99)

Talk about having your cake and eating it, too … corned beef piled high on an old-school latke with a smear of sour cream, fried onion strings … on a twisted challah role. Try to fit that in your face. On the side: You need more?!?

As you would expect from the Peninsula, both the food and service are top-notch at this corner café.

Star Sandwich: Tuna Melt ($15)

This tuna melt takes a spin around the Mediterranean with the addition of French beans and olives. Sliced tomato and melted Gruyere cheese complete the picture; served on sourdough bread. On the side: Fruit Salad with lavender honey and Meyer lemon.